Source: Morning Star November 5, 1953 p.3
Rialto Theater
The Rialto Theater and Ladies’ Dish Nite (October 14, 1952-June 23, 1955)
Sources: Rockford Morning Star, Oct. 14, 1952 and Rockford Register-Republic, June 23, 1955
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Rialto Theater “She Wrote the Book” 1947
Source: Rockford Register Republic newspaper June 14, 1947
The Rialto Theater was at 1104 S. Main St., Rockford, IL
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Main St., South, 1102-1104
Capri Theater, aldermen authorized demolition of 50 year old theater also known as the Rialto, was built around 1929 and condemned Sept 1977
Source: Rockfordiana: Historic House and Landmarks & Rockford Register Star Metro 7/10/1979
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Main and Morgan
Source: above, from www.ci.rockford.il.us
Source: map area from www.mapquest.com Aug 2010
Source: above, from South Main St development plan, www.ci.Rockford.il.us
Source: above, from South Main St development plan, www.ci.Rockford.il.us
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1021 Harlem Boulevard
1021 Harlem Boulevard
Residence of George M. Bowers and wife Helen Bowers
Film Operator at Rialto Theater
Source: 1940 Rockford City Directory
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Rialto Theater
Photo source: Rockford Republic newspaper January 3, 1928
Rialto Theater, 1104 So. Main, Paul Latino, mgr. Source: 1930 McCoy’s Rockford City Directory
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Capitol Theater
“Capitol Theater — This theater is in the same block on S. Main st. The Rialto building.”
Source: Rockford Republic newspaper January 3, 1928
Capitol Building, 1120 – 1126 So. Main St.
Capitol Bakery, (Charles Labunski, owner) 1126 So. Main st.
Capitol Indoor Golf Course, 1120-1126 So. Main St.
Capitol Luncheonette (Ruth Mackin, owner) 1122 So. Main St.
Source: 1930 McCoy’s Rockford City Directory
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Rialto Theatre
Alex Lerman manager 1192 S Main St. Source: 1956 Polk’s Rockford City Directory
Ad source: Rockford Morning Star April 15, 1956
